THE PRIVATE SCHOOL SURVEY (PSS) IS A
NATIONAL SURVEY OF PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THIS
DATA COLLECTION ACTIVITY IS INTENDED TO BUILD AN NCES UNIVERSE
FRAME OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND TO GENERATE BIANNUAL DATA ON THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS. THESE DATA HAVE
BEEN COLLECTED SINCE THE 1989-90 ACADEMIC YEAR.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.